# WTA Finals 2026: Draw, format and schedule as Linda Nosková qualifies for semifinals

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2 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7750694/2026/11/10/wta-finals-2026-draw-prize-money-format-schedule/>

World No. 1 Elena Rybakina will not defend her crown at the season-ending event as it prepares for a new chapter.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 5:00 PM: [WTA Finals 2026: Draw, format and schedule as Linda Nosková qualifies for semifinals](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7750694/2026/11/10/wta-finals-2026-draw-prize-money-format-schedule/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  World No. 1 Elena Rybakina will not defend her crown at the season-ending event as it prepares for a new chapter.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 PM: [Coco Gauff is way off with her comments about the WTA Finals format after losing to Linda Noskova](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/coco-gauff-way-off-her-230000133.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Coco Gauff remains in the race for the WTA Finals knockout stages despite suffering a shock loss to Linda Noskova. Noskova defeated Gauff 6-3, 6-3...